Oakline Holdings Acquires Applied Training Resources (ATR)

Nautic Partners Forms Advanced Threat Response Holdings and Acquires Security On-Demand

January 20, 2022

Cybersecurity

Nautic Partners has formed Advanced Threat Response Holdings, Inc. (ATR), a PE-backed cybersecurity platform, and ATR simultaneously acquired Security On-Demand, Inc., a San Diego-based provider of managed threat detection and analytics. The acquisition will keep Security On-Demand's founder Peter Bybee in place and aims to scale SOD's ThreatWatch analytics and managed security services for regulated industries and government customers.

Applications Software Technology Acquires Computer Technology Resources

January 9, 2023

IT Services

Applications Software Technology (AST) acquired Computer Technology Resources, Inc. (CTR) to expand AST’s Oracle Cloud, NetSuite, analytics, and managed-services capabilities and deepen vertical expertise in manufacturing and healthcare. CTR’s leadership (President Pankaj Mundra) will join AST to help integrate and grow the combined services offering.

AAR CORP. Acquires Aerostrat

August 12, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

AAR CORP. has acquired Seattle-based Aerostrat, a long-range aviation maintenance planning software provider, for $15 million plus contingent consideration of up to $5 million. The deal brings Aerostrat's Aerros product into AAR's Trax suite to expand Trax's ERP and long-range planning capabilities and continue to offer Aerros as a standalone solution to airlines, MROs, and cargo operators.

Albion River Acquires Arotech Corporation

February 3, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

Albion River has acquired Arotech Corporation from Greenbriar Equity Group. The acquisition adds high-fidelity training & simulation, portable power systems, and advanced electronics manufacturing capabilities to Albion River’s defense and security platform; Arotech will continue to be led by CEO Dean Krutty and remain headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Atairos Acquires LifeLabs Learning

March 24, 2023

Education

Atairos, an independent strategic investment company, acquired LifeLabs Learning, a provider of manager and team upskilling programs, in a transaction that closed on March 23, 2023. The investment will accelerate LifeLabs Learning’s rollout of digital learning innovations and support growth of its manager-focused training programs; Houlihan Lokey served as exclusive financial advisor to Atairos.

Odyssey Investment Partners Acquires Applied Technical Services

January 19, 2021

Industrial Services

Odyssey Investment Partners, through a fund it manages, has acquired Applied Technical Services (ATS), a Marietta, Georgia–based provider of testing, inspection, calibration and consulting engineering services. The deal was completed in partnership with ATS President Jim J. Hills and the existing management team, who will retain a significant ownership stake as Odyssey positions ATS as a platform for continued organic growth and strategic add-on acquisitions.